Arêches / Beaufort - Les Curtillets loop
Description
Circuit on a sunny slope, breathtaking views of the Marcot plain and the Beaufortain valley, the Grand Mont and the village of Beaufort. An ideal balcony on the typical hamlets of Beaufortain.
Discovery of the traditional habitat of Beaufortain. This circuit on a sunny slope will make you take a little height to admire the village of Beaufort, the plain of Marcôt, the Grand-Mont and the valley of Arêches.
We are at the foot of the slope that Roger Frison-Roche called "Le Versant du Soleil", each hamlet competing for the first sun. Behind you,
under the mountain of Outray, going down, the hamlets of Péchat, Les Outards, Grand Praz, Les Prés, les Curtillets. Many barns are scattered along the slope in the middle of the meadows.
Technical informations
3.8 km
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max. 1001 m
min. 736 m
250 m
250 m
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Accessibility |
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
The Beaufort Cheese Factory
Sale of the Beaufort cheese. On-line sale. Do not leave Beaufortain without a piece of Beaufort and tell your friends about it..
Eglise Saint Maxime (church)
This imposing building with its austere exterior, located in the village centre, houses a wealth of Baroque riches. Climb the steps, open the door and discover them for yourself.Don't be taken in by the minimalist façade of this imposing building... It was rebuilt during the 17th century, retaining the Romanesque base of the original bell tower, but its renovated interior features a host of beautiful, Baroque elements: the vast, 18th century tabernacle, twisted columns adorned with grape vines and gold leaf, the fine, scalloped rood beam etc. But the masterpiece is undoubtedly its pulpit. It was carved from walnut in 1722 by Jacques Clérant and is adorned with images of the Church Fathers, angels and garlands of flowers. It is a powerful example of the knowledge and expertise of the various craftsmen and locals who worked on this building during the Baroque period! You may also want to explore the U-shaped gallery which is typical of churches in the Beaufortain region.
Tourism Office - Beaufort
We welcome you giving you some advices for your holidays, concerning activities, sports or hiking. Discover the village, its population and its secrets. Feel new emotions trying something new, taste typical meals and travel through a specific history !
Date and time
- From 01/05/2024 to 01/11/2024
- From 01/05/2025 to 01/11/2025
Additional information
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
0/ Departure: Beaufort, park on the Place Roger Frison-Roche.
1/ In front of the Tourist Office, follow the direction Les Curtillets
2/ go through Sous Le Biollet and Dessus Le Biollet.
3/ From the hamlet of Curtillets, take direction Le Plan Bas.
4/ From this hamlet return to Beaufort by going down by Les Cours le Haut, Les Cours and Les Naix.
Environments
Near shuttle stop
Close to a public transportation
Village centre
Bus stop
Updated by
Communauté d'agglomération Arlysère - 11/03/2024
www.lebeaufortain.com
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Open period
From 01/05 to 01/11.
Type of land
Not suitable for strollers
Contact
Phone : 00 33 04 79 38 15 33
Email : info@areches-beaufort.com
Location complements
Parking in the center of Beaufort. Departure, in front of the tourist office next to the bakery.
